Chapter 270: The Military Police Squad Blocks the Gate and Crashes the Venue

"A family‑visit leave—would a week be too long?"

Lu Yang was first delighted, but then he froze.

Because he clearly remembered the recent leak incident in the 441st Regiment.

To further tighten troop discipline and prevent another leak, the Division ordered all levels to enforce martial law and cancel all leave and outings.

That day, the reason they could obtain a leave slip was that the Division's order had just been issued and hadn't yet reached the grassroots units.

So Lu Yang felt this arrangement was indeed a bit of acting against the wind.

He had just earned merit, and the company had just received an Excellent Model title; if he were caught, wouldn't it be a loss outweighing the gain?

"Company Commander, perhaps we should skip it during this special period; besides, there are a bunch of things coming up, we still have to take care of the new recruits joining the company later, and the post‑New Year exercises are drawing nearer..."

"Military affairs are never finished."

Ma Qing'an waved his hand: "The new recruits will be joining the company for a while, which doesn't conflict with your family‑visit leave; the exercise training has a Training Section plan, just follow it step by step."

"While everyone's excitement is high and training enthusiasm is strong, there's no need for excessive intervention."

"Since you joined our company, the unit's axle has been turning nonstop; from Deputy Squad Leader up to Acting Platoon Leader, you've worked hard enough."

"Moreover, your injury hasn't fully healed, so you can't take part in some strength or tactical training. It's a good chance to take a leave and recuperate, better than staying cooped up in the unit."

Lu Yang: "But, within the Division..."

Ma Qing'an laughed and interrupted: "I know what you're worried about—you fear violating discipline and causing trouble for the company. Rest assured, I've already submitted an application to the Regiment in advance, citing exactly the reasons I just mentioned."

"The regiment leadership said your enthusiasm to work while injured is commendable, but not something to be encouraged. The wounded should convalesce and rest properly."

"Actually, I didn't want you to run the ten kilometres today, but seeing how cooped up you've been and how high your enthusiasm is, I reluctantly agreed."

"For the coming week, just relax, go back to your family, recover fully. When you return, you'll be able to throw yourself into work with even more vigor—wouldn't that be better?"

"Besides, during the interview two days ago you said you wanted to share the joy of your promotion face‑to‑face with your family, give them a surprise."

In fact, Lu Yang's body was already about seventy‑plus percent recovered.

The previous knife wounds were mostly superficial skin injuries, without any damage to muscles or bones.

Moreover, his current physical condition is no longer as frail as before, and his recovery ability is just as it was.

But since the Company Commander and regiment leadership both empathize with his hardship and hope he can temporarily set aside work to rest and adjust, as a soldier he can only obey.

"Got it, I'll rest properly."

"No rush today; tonight hand over the current tasks, and tomorrow morning I'll take you to the train station."

"Hand it over to whom?"

"Just pick someone you think suitable—Zhou Kaidong, or me, or even the Second Platoon Leader, all work."

Lu Yang thought for a moment and said, "Can I hand the work over to Kang Changyi?"

Ma Qing'an was stunned: "You want..."

"Yes, I want Kang Changyi to try it, to test the results of his recent transformation."

"Fine, this kid this time is actually quite settled; after earning merit, he hasn't mentioned anything about reinstating his officer rank, just staying honestly at his paperwork post. I even wonder if he's been possessed?"

Lu Yang smiled; he actually knew the backstory.

Xiong Yao later made a phone call specifically to express his gratitude to him.

He also conveyed Kang Changyi's resolve to remain a regular soldier rather than develop in the Division.

Honestly, Lu Yang was quite surprised, because even he hadn't expected Kang Changyi to develop such deep affection for the Sixth Company subtly.

He knew that advancing in the Division would offer a better future, yet for his comrades he resolutely turned down the great prospects and chose to stay rooted at the grassroots.

Lu Yang thought this kid truly broadened his path.

Even though he's now just a lowly clerk, it's almost predictable that with this immersion in the Sixth Company, wherever he goes in the future he'll achieve something notable.

"What?"

"You want me to be Acting Platoon Leader?"

Kang Changyi went out to deliver documents and returned, dust‑covered, from outside.

Upon hearing the news, he stood dumbfounded, almost thinking he misheard.

Lu Yang and Ma Qing'an exchanged a glance: "This suggestion came from Lu Yang; he thinks you've improved a lot, so during his leave he wants you to manage the First Platoon's order on his behalf."

"However, it's only for seven days," Lu Yang added. "If you do well, the Acting Platoon Leader position can be retained. When I'm out of the camp, you have full authority over the First Platoon."

"But if you perform poorly, you'll just continue as your clerk; any problem?"

"No problem, no problem!"

Kang Changyi, excited beyond measure, said: "I will definitely do a good job as Acting Platoon Leader, keep the work orderly! I guarantee that when you leave and when you return, everything will be the same!"

Within the company, there's only a Platoon Leader, no Deputy Platoon Leader.

And the Acting Platoon Leader role can actually be retained.

Thus, it effectively gives Lu Yang an extra assistant, easing his workload.

It lets Kang Changyi experience the joy of regaining authority while, under Lu Yang's guidance, gradually learning how to be a grassroots commander.

However, this win‑win suggestion wasn't originally Lu Yang's; it was first raised by Xiong Yao in a prior phone call, which is why he can confidently let Kang Changyi stay in the Sixth Company.

With Lu Yang's backing, even if this kid tries to get cocky, he probably won't have the chance.

"Since that's the case, come with me; I'll hand over the work…"

"It's not good, it's not good!"

At that moment, someone rushed in from outside, frantic.

Chen Panpan, panting heavily, came to report: "Company Commander, Platoon Leader, something's happened!"

Ma Qing'an frowned: "What could happen?"

Chen Panpan, still gasping, pointed outside: "The Military Police—so many Military Police have arrived and have surrounded the gate of our barracks!"

"Why are the Military Police showing up now? We haven't violated any regulations or discipline."

I don't know, they're full of vigor, the whole company has come, like they're here to wreck the place!

Damn it!

Kang Changyi slapped the table: "I just got appointed Acting Platoon Leader, and these white caps come looking for trouble? Lu Yang, let's go, let's take care of him!"

Lu Yang looked at him as if he were an idiot, as if saying: "The company commander and I haven't even slapped the table, and you're here singing and dancing?"

Ma Qing'an stroked his chin, unusually calm: "This matter seems suspicious, let's go out and see!"

Lu Yang and his group hurriedly walked out, and from afar they saw seven or eight military police vehicles blocking the gate outside.

A large group of white caps were arguing with the Sixth Company soldiers, the scene briefly got out of control.

What the hell, what the hell, what the hell?

All of you, stop, stop!

The former shout was Ma Qing'an's.

The latter shout should have been Lu Yang's line.

As a result, Kang Changyi this guy was fussing, ran up in front of him and gestured wildly.

But Lu Yang grabbed him by the collar and pulled him back, only then did he give an embarrassed smile.

Sorry, I haven't been an official for too long, I got all excited all of a sudden.

You can't even tell the big and small kings!

Lu Yang followed behind the company commander and stepped forward to inquire about the situation.

Seeing the main person arrive, the Military Police Company Commander immediately flared up: "Ma Qing'an, you're really ruthless!"

Ma Qing'an frowned: "What do you mean? Explain clearly."

The Deputy Military Police Company Commander said aggressively: "Cut the crap, wasn't it you who sent people to report us to the Division Political Department? Who else could it be?"

Our Military Police Company have always been diligent, enduring hardship to catch and punish people, all for the sake of military appearance and discipline!

Coming in the wind, going out in the rain, offending people all day, even when retiring we have to sneak away early to avoid people, is it easy for each of us?

Good fellow, you're just indiscriminately smearing us, directly sending us to the Division leadership!

This has caused our company from top to bottom to receive penalties and severe warnings. Moreover, two military police who weren't even on the discharge list now have to pack up and leave, are you lacking morals or not?

This tirade of bitter complaints, spoken while jumping around, directly left Ma Qing'an, Lu Yang, and the fiery Sixth Company soldiers silent.

Originally we thought they were here to cause trouble, but it turns out they're a group of aggrieved people coming to seek an explanation.

Wait, wait, let me sort this out, let me sort this out?

I, I didn't have anyone report you, nor did I engage in any smearing.

Although we've had some unpleasantness before, but leaving a line for future encounters, I also don't need to do this to you.

Despite Ma Qing'an's earnest explanations, these white caps simply didn't believe him, insisting they had connections higher up and firmly claiming it was the Sixth Company that reported them.

Just when everyone was bewildered and couldn't make sense of the clues, Lu Yang had a flash of inspiration and immediately turned back to search.

As expected, behind a distant flowerbed, they spotted a sneaky figure constantly peeking.

At that moment, Lu Yang understood everything, and he whispered something into Ma Qing'an's ear.

Company Commander, I know who reported them.

Who?

Zhang Jiaheng.

Who??

Ace pilot.

It's him!

Ma Qing'an turned his head in surprise, just in time to see Zhang Jiaheng behind the distant flowerbed, nervously flashing his lights.

Following his gaze, each white cap instantly spotted the former colleague hiding behind the distant flowerbed.

Damn, he's the one who reported them!

Damn it, a colleague actually backstabbed us!

Catch him, catch him, I'm gonna crush his OO!